Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday took cognizance of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision of approving $3.1 million for the country’s lawmakers, Dawn reported. 

Supreme Court’s Justice Isa summoned the attorney general and asked, “Is the release of the development funds by the prime minister in accordance with the constitution, law, and legal precedent?" 

Last week in a parliamentary meeting of the ruling coalition, Imran Khan approved the proposal, allowing around $3.1 million as the development assistance fund for each member of the National and provincial assemblies.

During the hearing, Justice Isa said if the move is as per the constitution, the matter would be closed. But if it turns out against the laws, he said, action will be taken against the government.  

The attorney general said he would inform the court after receiving instructions from the government. “whatever action is taken will be in the light of the law, Constitution and legal precedent,” he assured the court. 

An opposition party, PPP, also criticized the government’s move, saying the release of funds just before the senate elections is a violation of the moral code of conduct. The party also filed a complaint with the Election Commission.